Karolina Wajda
About Karolina Wajda
Karolina Wajda serves as the Group Corporate Services Operating Management & Chief of Staff Office at UBS, where she has worked since 2019. She has a diverse background in vendor management, procurement governance, and category management, with previous roles at UBS and Capgemini.
Current Role at UBS
Karolina Wajda currently holds the position of Group Corporate Services Operating Management & Chief of Staff Office at UBS. She has been in this role since 2019 and has accumulated five years of experience in the Zürich Area, Switzerland. In addition to her current responsibilities, she also serves as the Group Sourcing Chief of Staff, a position she has held since 2017. Her work involves overseeing various operational aspects within the corporate services sector.
Previous Experience at UBS
Karolina Wajda has held multiple positions at UBS. She worked as a PMO Lead from 2016 to 2017 for one year in the Zürich Area. Additionally, she served as a PMO Project Manager from 2013 to 2014 for ten months and as a Global Sourcing & Strategy Business Manager from 2014 to 2015 for one year in the Kraków Area, Poland. Her diverse roles at UBS have contributed to her expertise in project management and sourcing strategies.
Experience at Capgemini
Karolina Wajda worked at Capgemini in various capacities. She served as a Global Process Model Analyst from 2012 to 2013 for one year in Kraków, Poland. Prior to this role, she was a Senior Credit Controller from 2008 to 2012 for four years, and she began her tenure at Capgemini as a Credit Control Accountant from 2006 to 2008 for two years. Her experience at Capgemini has equipped her with skills in financial management and process optimization.
Education and Expertise
Karolina Wajda studied at Jagiellonian University, where she achieved a degree in Oriental Studies & Linguistics, focusing on Asian and Middle Eastern Studies from 1998 to 2004. She possesses expertise in procurement governance, ensuring compliance with procurement policies and procedures. Additionally, she has a strong background in vendor management, emphasizing the maintenance and optimization of supplier relationships. Her skills also include category management, aimed at maximizing business efficiency.